Most Definition & Meaning
most
- adverb
- used to form the superlative; "the king cobra is the most dangerous snake"
- very; "a most welcome relief"
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"
- adjective
- (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number; "who has the most apples?"; "most people like eggs"; "most fishes have fins"
- the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree; "made the most money he could"; "what attracts the most attention?"; "made the most of a bad deal"
"Most" in song lyrics
See how most is used in real songs:
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"Go live pics on America's Most"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute -
"Thugs, sex, and drugs, we bugged out to most"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations -
"Let me explain something, we the world's most"
(1st Infantry f/) Mobb Deep — Backwards
Words that rhyme with most
Usage tips for "most"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "most" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for most to find words that pair well.